2009 Fiat Idea vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Idea (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Idea | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Fiat | Daihatsu |
| Model | Idea | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 36 L |
